malksby8771 wrote:Wouldn't we rather trade Orpik? He could give us the bigger return. Orpik + Bennett for E. Kane or Bobby Ryan or Joe Pavelski or Jakub Voracek...stop me when I hit the most attractive young forward...

Based on cost and the need to show we can develop a forward...you hit the most attractive yong forward at Bennett.

Why do you feel Niskanen would be better to a team trying to win the cup than Orpik?

malksby8771 wrote:Wouldn't we rather trade Orpik? He could give us the bigger return. Orpik + Bennett for E. Kane or Bobby Ryan or Joe Pavelski or Jakub Voracek...stop me when I hit the most attractive young forward...

Based on cost and the need to show we can develop a forward...you hit the most attractive yong forward at Bennett.

Why do you feel Niskanen would be better to a team trying to win the cup than Orpik?

If they both walk for nothing next year, then I'd rather trade the one who brings me the better return.